Maintenance Controls Technician

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Maintenance Controls Technician monitors and improves assigned-team processes and provides electromechanical support to ensure equipment operates safely and properly. The role provides technical expertise and drives equipment enhancement and optimization, including leading large machine and program modification projects in the field. The technician is also on call for critical troubleshooting needs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position on a 12-hour shift following a 2-2-3 pattern. Compensation starts at $36.00–$39.50 per hour, based on prior industrial maintenance experience, with performance-based step increases up to $43.50 per hour, including a $2.00 per hour night-shift premium, potentially within 6–18 months. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure machines are functioning properly.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Critical thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to assess solutions and problems.
Effective speaking and writing skills.
Active listening skills, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding interruptions.
Reading comprehension sufficient to understand work-related documents.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on a frequent basis.
Ability to work at heights of 10 feet or greater, operate lifting devices, and enter confined spaces.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including mobility throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and according to company standards.
Work effectively with the team and throughout the organization.
Maintain regular attendance.
Provide electrical and mechanical support to technicians.
Apply knowledge of VFDs, HMIs, and advanced motion controller drives.
Read prints and troubleshoot electrical components.
Use PLC and ladder logic expertise, including Allen Bradley Studio 5000; make program and rung changes, set time frequencies, and troubleshoot issues.
Work with ABB drives in Unit 1, AGVs in Unit 2, and HVAC systems.
Program, troubleshoot, and repair specific unit equipment.
Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance safely, professionally, and to standard, following company and regulatory safe-work and housekeeping practices.
Provide redline changes for drawings and submit them to engineers.
Conduct root cause failure analysis investigations for critical breakdowns.
Participate in and support continuous improvement programs, including 5S.
Develop and maintain a partnership approach to operations, quality, and EHS.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical machines and electrical components.
Use computer systems to perform diagnostics on electrical components and PLC systems.
Perform work from blueprints, sketches, or specifications.
Inspect, clean, replace, and repair machines, motors, and other electrical components.
Maintain wiring systems, bend conduit, and replace old wiring.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.